2026 Best Value Dance Therapy/Therapist Master’s Degree Schools

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University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #1 spot for value among dance therapy/therapist schools in the United States. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Students borrow a median of $23,982 to complete the dance therapy/therapist program here. Soon after graduation, dance therapy/therapist degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $64,762. That is a strong return on a $23,982 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY

A rank of #2 makes Sarah Lawrence College one of the best values for dance therapy/therapist. Set in the suburb of Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,862. Dance Therapy/therapist graduates carry a median of $24,245 in student loans. Dance Therapy/therapist graduates of Sarah Lawrence College earn a median of $47,484 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Sarah Lawrence College admits about 62% of applicants.

3

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Drexel University earned it the #3 place for dance therapy/therapist. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Typical student debt for dance therapy/therapist graduates is $28,838. Early-career dance therapy/therapist graduates make about $47,244. Set against $28,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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Pratt Institute Main
Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value dance therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute Main is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,845. Dance Therapy/therapist graduates carry a median of $25,103 in student loans. Early-career dance therapy/therapist graduates make about $47,576. Set against $25,103 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pratt Institute Main admits about 73% of applicants.